JUSTICE FOR

GREEK JOURNALIST MANOLIS KYPREOS

Dear Minister, On 15 June 2011, a police ofcer threw a stun grenade in front of journalist Manolis Kypreos, permanently damaging his hearing. At the time, he was in Athens reporting on protests against austerity measures. I call on you to ensure that: There is a prompt, independent, thorough and effective investigation into Manolis Kypreos case, and that the police ofcer responsible is brought to justice; Manolis Kypreos is awarded compensation which takes full account of the consequences of his loss of hearing;
Index: EUR 25/001/2012 English

Mr Christos Papoutsis Minister of Citizens Protection Ministry of Citizens Protection 4 P. Kanellopoulou Street 10177 Athens Greece

Future policing of demonstrations complies with international law enforcement standards and that police do not use stun grenades, tear gas and other chemicals against peaceful protesters in violation of these standards. Yours sincerely,

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Image: Injured journalist Manolis Kypreos describes his story at a press conference. Orestis Panagiotou-Athens press agency Amnesty International, International Secretariat, Peter Benenson House, 1 Easton Street, London WC1X 0DW, United Kingdom.

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